How far is High Point, NC from Red Springs, NC?

The driving distance from High Point, NC to Red Springs, NC is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.09 mi
02h 22m
Flight
91.4 mi
147.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.4 mi
Kilometers
147.1 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.09 mi
Kilometers
170.73 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Springs
Wed, May 13, 12:50 AM EDT
Return by in High Point
Wed, May 13, 3:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave High Point
2026-05-12T22:27
Arrive Red Springs
Wed, May 13, 12:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in High Point
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Candor
NC

Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America

From High Point
53.1 mi
01h 11m
To Red Springs
53 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Red Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Red Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1282 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Russell Avenue

    2111 ft · 55 sec · East Russell Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Park Street

    713 ft · 19 sec · Park Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Green Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Green Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2714 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    50.1 mi · 56 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2052 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    17.1 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Beulah Hill Road North

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Beulah Hill Road North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard

    1471 ft · 24 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Poindexter Street

    1343 ft · 30 sec · Poindexter Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    15.4 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Palmer Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Palmer Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Palmer Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Palmer Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Red Spring Highway

    2771 ft · 47 sec · Red Spring Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Red Springs Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Red Springs Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Red Spring Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Red Spring Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Red Spring Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Red Spring Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    37 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Red Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Green Drive
52.2 mi · 49%
Beulah Hill Road North
6.82 mi · 6%
Red Spring Highway
6.19 mi · 6%
Red Spring Road
2.55 mi · 2%
Red Springs Road
2.24 mi · 2%
West Palmer Street
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Green Drive

Merge slight left

50.1 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
91.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candor
01h 11m from High Point
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving High Point and Mostly Sunny near Red Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from High Point to Red Springs?

The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km) and usually takes 02h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Candor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from High Point and 53 miles from Red Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around High Point and Mostly Sunny near Red Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Candor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Candor, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Candor.

RAIL

Southern Pines

35 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

46 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Lexington

74 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

77 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Red Springs. Straight-line distance: 91.4 mi (147.1 km).

High Point

#1 High Point

The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina.

Population113,565
Coordinates35.9556900, -80.0053200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Red Springs

#2 Red Springs

City in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,237
Coordinates34.8151600, -79.1830900
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: High Point (-80.00532, 35.95569)
End: Red Springs (-79.18309, 34.81516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.17 L · about $14.81
Round trip
$29.63
7.48 gal · 28.34 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.81 $29.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.56 $33.13
Premium $4.78 $17.87 $35.74
Diesel $5.62 $21.03 $42.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between High Point and Red Springs. The current time is 22:27:47.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.